This band introduced facets of the gothic and modal harmony, helping to produce a "darker" sound with the second album Paranoid
... are an English rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1968
They began incorporating occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and tuned-down guitars
... are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music.
Members: guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, singer Ozzy Osbourne...